Gregory Richard Barden Poet Verse

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Kent

Kneeling, head bowed, the old

          Knight remained still, though his

Knobby and enfeebled

                    Knees pulsed with pain, his worn

Knuckles ached, bloodied and

          Knurled ... honored now, nigh his

KING ... he would ... not ... falter.




* FIRST PLACE in the "Pleiades K" Poetry Contest, Kim Merryman, Sponsor. *

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Joanna Daniel March 14, 2017 at 9:14 AM Excellent poem, Greg, congratulations on your win:) love the way you formatted it too:) Gregory Richard Barden March 17, 2017 at 10:27 PM Thank you so very much for the kind words, Jo - this was a fun one, and a new form for me! :-)

Anne-Lise Andresen March 14, 2017 at 3:58 AM - Congratulations on your great Pleiades 'K' poems, Greg :) - Best wishes for a lovely Tuesday - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Gregory Richard Barden March 17, 2017 at 10:26 PM Thank you so much, Anne-Lise - sorry this is late, been very sick with the Norovirus ... hope all is well with you and yours, and thanks for the kind words ... one of my first Pleiades - I had so much fun! :-)

John Hamilton March 13, 2017 at 6:24 PM Very worthy winner, Greg, I'm sure we will see your name regularly on the winners lists in future contests. Well done! Gregory Richard Barden March 13, 2017 at 9:14 PM Thanks so much, John - you honor me with your words, as I admire your work and opinion very much. Blessings, my friend.

Agnes Krampe March 13, 2017 at 4:41 PM Love it! Congrats on your win, Greg. Gregory Richard Barden March 13, 2017 at 9:15 PM Thanks very kindly, Agnes - that means a lot to me! :-)

Roy Pett March 13, 2017 at 4:28 PM Congratulations Greg, brilliant Pleiades well written. Gregory Richard Barden March 13, 2017 at 9:16 PM Thanks so much, Roy, I had fun with this one ... it's a great exercise in word economy, (as are Haiku). Blessings!

Kim Merryman March 13, 2017 at 4:23 PM An excellent Pleiades, Greg! Your flowing lines and descriptive language paint a vivid picture. Congrats on your 1st place win! Blessings,Kim Gregory Richard Barden March 13, 2017 at 9:19 PM Thank you so very kindly, Kim ... this is a new form for me overall, and a lot of fun! I was noticing the similar time period to the one by Agnes, and I also almost titled it exactly the same! Those K's just scream out for a "knighthood" atmosphere ... really enjoyed this, thank you! :-)

Andrea Dietrich March 10, 2017 at 8:31 PM thanks for the note at the bottom. I had not heard of this place. VERY great piece you wrote. Gregory Richard Barden March 13, 2017 at 9:20 PM Thanks so much, Andrea, your opinion is important to me, my friend. Blessings!

Darren White March 10, 2017 at 12:12 PM Oh, good luck in the Pleiades contest, I like the subject! And so well written too. Gregory Richard Barden March 13, 2017 at 9:20 PM Thanks, Darren - very kind of you!

Anne-Lise Andresen March 10, 2017 at 8:52 AM - I've also been to Kent, many years ago :) - Great written, pleiades Greg - Luck in the contest - Happy weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Gregory Richard Barden March 13, 2017 at 9:22 PM Thank you SO much, Sunshine - it's an area of England that I personally believe intimates the whole King Arthue/Camelot legend, so that was a fun way to go with this. Blessings, my friend! :-)

Jan Allison March 10, 2017 at 6:03 AM Very descriptive write Greg I've not been to Kent for many many years:-) hugs Jan xx Gregory Richard Barden March 13, 2017 at 9:23 PM It's a wonderful place, and a perfect setting for Camelot and such a tale ... thanks so much for the kind words, Jan! :-)